To say I have never bought a few packs of wipes would be a bold-faced lie. I have from time to time had to buy a pack or two. Be it for travel, camping or for flat out convenience. This momma's not here to judge, I am just going to tell you a few things I have been doing in regards to wiping my girls rears. The few things I have done are way better for their skin as well as the landfills and waste water treatment...
The truth about wipes:
Harmful ingredients: alcohol, perfume, chlorine, dioxin enough said. Now these things are not the end of the world, but they could be dangerous. Every child is different and react different, if you have been using wipes for years and you don't notice them bothering your child good for you, but think about the fact that they are not the best thing for your baby. Or for the planet. Here are some other options...
Best:
At home, simply use a cotton wash cloth and soap. For short trips away from home, put cotton wash cloths moistened with water and a less toxic liquid soap in a jar or plastic bag. Bring another container to store soiled cloths.
Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near your change table. Spray the dirty area and wipe with a cloth (washable) or tissue.
If you have to buy wipes for a trip or because you ran out of your wash cloths on the go here are some to look for!
Good:
Seventh Generation - Baby Wipes (non-chlorine bleached, unscented, alcohol-free)
Simply Unscented:
Huggies - Natural Care Baby Wipes, Supreme Care Baby Wipes. Look for the unscented ones.
Life - Ultra Soft Cloths, unscented
Pampers - Natural Aloe Touch Wipes, unscented
Teddy’s- Unscented Baby Wipes (alcohol free)
Home-made Alternatives Take a container with a tight fitting lid and fill it with cotton pads (the kind for removing make-up) or squares of old flannel or old diapers. Add a few squirts of vegetable oil and fill the container with warm water. Keep container closed until needed. Soiled cloth wipes can be washed with diapers. |
Choosing cloth reusable baby wipes made from eco-friendly fibers keeps waste out of landfills and uses fewer resources in manufacturing than disposable wipes. They can also save money in the long run, too. Using eco-friendly disposable wipes keeps chemicals off of baby’s skin and out of the environment during production, and can reduce waste if the wipes are composted or flushed.
This is how I roll ; I went to target and got a package of organic wash cloths, lets be honest I got like 3 or so. I got a couple plastic spray bottles from the dollar bin at target as well and some Burt's Bee's Baby Wash and their Apricot Oil. I already had some essential oils at home. This is what I did for my solution, or butt spray as I like to call it;
About 1 tablespoon baby wash whatever kind you already use for baths but getting more natural and gentle soaps of course won't hurt.
1 teaspoon apricot oil
3 drops of lemon or lavender essential oil
Add all to the spray bottle and fill rest of way with water. Shake it well and use... Pretty simple.
Because I already cloth diaper and use a reusable wet bag for my diapers I just throw the used wash cloth in as well and botta bing botta bom, no waste. I just launder the wash cloths with diapers and I am good to go. If at home I just have a basin of soaking water in my utility sink for diapers and wash cloths and just was wash dirties as I need...
Some sources for making a baby wipe system that works for you. These are all small businesses that would love your business to help you along the way...
For pre made solutions; But keep in mind that making your own is really SIMPLE!
Worried about getting smell out here ya go;
This is a pretty cool way of doing things to, if you got a tad more time
For clean up some really good detergent
For a place to put the stink here are the best wet bags eva..
If you have any questions please message me, thanks for reading.
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